Board of Education Regular Meeting

Tuesday, April 14, 2020 7:30 PM

Elementary Media Center in Diller

315 Smith St

Diller, NE 68342

Angie Clifford                 Present

Adam Engelman:            Present

Paul Kostal:                     Present

Toni Landenberger:        Absent

Jill Scheele:                    Present

Gary Stohs:                    Present

Toni Landenberger:        Present

1.  Open Meeting

1.1. Roll Call

Toni Landenberger was absent for roll call, but arrived at the meeting at 7:42pm.

1.2.  Recognize the Open Meetings Act information

1.3. Approve minutes of last meeting

Motion to approve minutes of last meeting Passed with a motion by Gary Stohs and a second by Adam Engelman.

Angie Clifford: Yea, Adam Engelman: Yea, Paul Kostal: Yea, Jill Scheele: Yea, Gary Stohs: Yea

Yea: 5, Nay: 0

2.  Instruction and Related Items

2.1. Student Report

There was not a student report available

2.2. Principal Report

Principal Mezger gave an update on instruction during the school shut down. He noted he was very pleased with the effort of both students and staff and how they have engaged in the necessary changes brought upon them.

The Board discussed graduation.  Due to the directed health measure by the Governor, graduation will not be held on May 16. The Board will discuss the topic at the May meeting, with the hope that the traditional ceremony can be held in either June or July.

Prom was also discussed. Graduation is given first priority, but Prom is something that we hopefully can schedule in July.

2.3. Amend Policy #5006 to allow option families to host foreign exchange students Motion to amend policy #5006 to allow option families to host foreign exchange students. Passed with a motion by Jill Scheele and a second by Toni Landenberger.

Angie Clifford: Yea, Adam Engelman: Yea, Paul Kostal: Yea, Toni Landenberger: Yea, Jill Scheele: Yea, Gary Stohs: Yea

Yea: 6, Nay: 0

3.  Personnel Items

3.1. Approve teaching contract for Emmie Noyd

Motion to approve teaching contract for Emmie Noyd Passed with a motion by Angie Clifford and a second by Adam Engelman.

Angie Clifford: Yea, Adam Engelman: Yea, Paul Kostal: Yea, Toni Landenberger: Yea, Jill Scheele: Yea, Gary Stohs: Yea

Yea: 6, Nay: 0

Ms. Noyd will be teaching third grade and serve as the assistant volleyball coach.

3.2. Re-elect certificated staff for 2020-21

Motion to re-elect certified staff with the exception of those notified of non-renewal Passed with a motion by Toni Landenberger and a second by Gary Stohs.

Angie Clifford: Yea, Adam Engelman: Yea, Paul Kostal: Yea, Toni Landenberger: Yea, Jill Scheele: Yea, Gary Stohs: Yea

Yea: 6, Nay: 0

3.3. Approve Classified Personnel wages for 2020-21

Motion to approve a three percent salary increase for classified staff for 2020-21 Passed with a motion by Angie Clifford and a second by Jill Scheele.

Angie Clifford: Yea, Adam Engelman: Yea, Paul Kostal: Yea, Toni Landenberger: Yea, Jill Scheele: Yea, Gary Stohs: Yea

Yea: 6, Nay: 0

3.4. Review extra duty assignments for 2020-21

The Board reviewed extra duty assignments for 2020-21

4.  Support Service

4.1. Technology Update

The Board would like to give a special thanks to Diode Communications for making internet available free of charge to area families thru June 1, 2020 to new customers.

4.2. Facility Update

Superintendent Meyerle noted some summer facility projects that consist of: painting the outside of the old HS gym on the south side, two rooms of carpet replacement, and some window replacement in the older part of the elementary building.

5.  Superintendent Items

5.1. Superintendent Report

Superintendent Meyerle noted that the budget was consistent with the past years at this point in the fiscal year.

The Board discussed an email from Senator Mike Groene. Superintendent Meyerle noted that the members of the Board of Education of Diller-Odell Public Schools know more about the needs of the school district more than state senators.

6.  Financial Items

6.1. Pay bills as presented

Motion to approve bills as presented. Passed with a motion by Gary Stohs and a second by Angie Clifford.

Angie Clifford: Yea, Adam Engelman: Yea, Paul Kostal: Yea, Toni Landenberger: Yea, Jill Scheele: Yea, Gary Stohs: Yea

Yea: 6, Nay: 0

7.  Board of Education Items

7.1. Committee Reports

The Board thanks the staff of Diller-Odell Public Schools for their efforts during this shutdown of the school. They recognize that the staff is doing a good job of continuing to educate our students while they cannot be in the buildings.

7.2. Executive Session

8.  Adjournment

Motion to adjourn Passed with a motion by Toni Landenberger and a second by Adam Engelman.